There are 5 article(s) tagged Theresa Gillespie Isom:

• July 2026

  • Breaking down Mississippi’s redistricting lawsuits

    Although Mississippi legislators have not yet moved to redistrict in light of Louisiana v. Callais, the state is facing multiple lawsuits over its current voting districts. Here is a breakdown.

    By Aarron Fleming July 02, 2026

  • More than a thousand gather in Mississippi Capitol to protest redistricting

    Activists, elected leaders and politicians from Mississippi and beyond gathered in the state’s capitol Wednesday to rally against redistricting efforts.

    By Aarron Fleming July 02, 2026

  • SCOTUS reverses Mississippi redistricting order

    The move by Supreme Court of the United States threatens the seat of DeSoto County’s first Black and first female senator, who said she would entertain a legal challenge should the state move to eliminate her seat.

    By Aarron Fleming July 02, 2026

• June 2026

  • Mississippi officials prepare for return to 2022 legislative maps

    Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed staff to begin preparing to return to the 2022 maps after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a court order.

    By Aarron Fleming June 12, 2026

• November 2025

  • Schools, health care, Medicaid: New Mississippi senator outlines priorities

    As the newly elected senator for parts of DeSoto and Tunica counties, Theresa Gillespie Isom brings an education and health care background to her role — and she plans to use it. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II November 11, 2025